Proudly serving the Illinois soccer community since 1975, Illinois Youth Soccer has a strong history of credibility. Illinois Youth Soccer is one of Illinois’ largest youth sports organizations with approximately 95,000 players, coaches & referees.

Illinois Youth Soccer is:

Illinois non-profit corporation

Official State Association & Charter Member of US Soccer Federation

Official State Association & Charter Member of US Youth Soccer (largest youth soccer association in the United States)

Administers US Soccer Federation Coaching programs

Administers US Soccer Federation Olympic Development Program

Administers US Soccer Federation Referee programs

Mission:Illinois Youth Soccer Association is a non-profit organization emphasizing education, whose purpose is to promote and conduct skill-based youth development programs in a safe environment that empower children, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, size, ability level, or economic status, to learn skills, lead a healthy lifestyle, value education, improve their social interaction and to focus their energy into a positive outcome. The Association also provides job training by offering and conducting nationally recognized coaching and referee courses; fun, age-specific, skill learning activities; and the Olympic Development Program that provides children with the opportunity to reach their potential.

Player Development: Emphasis is on the development of players at all levels: Recreational, Competitive, Olympic Development

Good Sportsmanship: Create good sportsmanship through a positive learning environment